Lightning Kills Selfie-Takers In Jaipur, Another 37 In UP

Thirty-seven of these deaths were reported in Uttar Pradesh, where Prayagraj alone reported 14 casualties.

Nearly 60 people have been killed by lightning in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan as part of these states witnessed scattered rainfall on Sunday. Eleven of them died while taking selfies in front of a 12th century palace in the Rajasthan capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his deepest condolences over the deaths; his office has announced compensation for the families of those killed from the PM relief fund. The state governments in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have also announced compensations of Rs 5 lakh to the affected families in the respective states. Thirty-seven of these deaths were reported in Uttar Pradesh, where Prayagraj alone reported 14 casualties. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the family of those killed. The state government announced that financial help will also be provided to those who lost their livestock in rain-related incidents.